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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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